Tahoe Helicopter Tour: Lakes and Waterfalls

Overview

Weight limits apply: Maximum per-passenger weight is 250lbs. Maximum weight of all passengers combined must not exceed 500lbs.

Passenger weights must be accurately provided at time of booking. Groups reaching a combined weight of 500 lbs will be subject to a weight check upon arrival for their flight. Any individual weighing 300 lbs or more will not be permitted to fly per the limitations of the aircraft. Any cancellation of a planned flight due to weights exceeding the maximum allowable aircraft weight (individual or combined) will be charged at full price.

Starting at South Tahoe Airport, this 30 minute tour first embarks to Emerald Bay, then south past Mount Tallac, and over the shoreline of Fallen Leaf lake. Head west over Glen Alpine Falls below, climbing towards Pyramid Peak. The area is scattered with myriad lakes and waterfalls. Fly over Lake Aloha and past Horsetail Falls, dropping nearly 500 feet.

City: Lake Tahoe

Mon 24 Feb

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Starting at $265.00

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Mon 24 Feb

Starting at $265.00

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What's Included

Noise reducing headsets

Live commentary on board

Helicopter tour of Emerald Bay, Fallen Leaf Lake, Horsetail Falls, and Echo Lakes

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Maximum weight per person is 250 pounds (113kg)
Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required. Please call tour operator prior to flight to arrange this. A full refund will be given if disability cannot be accommodated.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Maximum combined passenger weight is 500 pounds (227kg)

What To Expect

Lake Tahoe Area

Departing the Lake Tahoe Airport, you'll head to the south shore of breathtaking Lake Tahoe, then along the shoreline to Emerald Bay to take in the stunning views of this iconic alpine lake. Depart Emerald Bay heading south over Fallen Leaf Lake on your way to see the beautiful and rugged Desolation Wilderness. The area is dotted with many lakes as you climb up to 10,000 feet! Fly past Horsetail Falls, dropping over 500 feet. The tour concludes after reaching Echo Summit and then returning to the Lake Tahoe Airport.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (55)

RobertE3088

Jul 2019

It was good. Thanks to Josh. So friendly. Explained everything. He gave us a nice tour around the Lake Tahoe with good information about everything around. Let's do it friends.

TXBlacksmith

Jun 2019

This is a great way to see Tahoe and it's surrounding mountains from a one-of-a kind vantage point. You should do it at least once! We had to reschedule due to high winds scheduled for the original day, but Josh was very communicative and flexible regarding timing of the flight. It was clear he wanted us to have the best experience we could. Finding the airport and the office was easy. Within a few minutes we were in the helicopter spinning up for takeoff. Josh was a great guide, pointing out the different areas we flew over, and recommending spots to go see on foot (which we did right after the flight!). Notes for those looking to do this: I'd recommend Dramamine or other motion-sickness meds if you're susceptible to that sort of thing. I get motion sick easily, and had a moment or two during take-off but was fine after that (I did take meds prior). I think it was just the ground dropping away that did it. Again though, I was fine for the flight after take off. Also, if you've never been on a helicopter before, it will vibrate. So make sure whatever you're using for pictures can snap a pick without it being blurry in those conditions. It's not a severe vibration or anything, but taking panoramas with your phone probably won't work. I used a Samsung Galaxy S8 for my pics, and had no issues with blurriness due to vibration.

Janice F

Jun 2019

what an amazing experience. Jacoby was such an awesome pilot and tour guide. i highly recommend this!!! don't pas this up!!!